US Bridges

13th ST S over Abandoned RR

Fair

Lafayette County, Missouri · S 34 T 51 N R 27 W · Structure no. 35623

Built
1972
53 years old
Condition
Fair
inspected November 2023
Type
Stringer/Multi-beam or Girder
Steel Continuous
Length
138 ft
3 main spans
Daily traffic
7,666
2024 count
Owner
City
City or Municipal Highway Agency

About this bridge

13th ST S over Abandoned RR is a steel continuous stringer/multi-beam or girder carrying 13th ST S over Abandoned RR in Lafayette County, Missouri. It was built in 1972, so it is 53 years old, older than the Missouri average of 45.1 years.

The most recent inspection reported to the Federal Highway Administration rates it in fair condition with a lowest component rating of 6 out of 9. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

It carries about 7,666 vehicles a day, roughly 11% of them trucks, projected to reach 9,966 by 2044. The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long and 47 ft wide. If it were closed, the detour would be 6.8 mi (11 km).

Carries13th ST S
CrossesAbandoned RR
LocationS 34 T 51 N R 27 W
RouteCity Street 0
Coordinates39.17917, -93.87917
Functional classRural Major Collector

Condition and inspection

Fair

The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound.

ComponentRatingMeaning
Deck6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Superstructure7 GoodSome minor problems.
Substructure6 SatisfactoryStructural elements show some minor deterioration.
Last inspectionNovember 2023
Inspection intervalevery 24 months
Operating statusOpen, no restriction
ScourBridge not over waterway
Structural evaluation6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Deck geometry6: Equal to present minimum criteria
Approach roadway alignment8: Equal to present desirable criteria
Operating rating60.5 US tons
Inventory rating36.7 US tons

Structure

MaterialSteel Continuous
DeckConcrete, cast-in-place
Main spans3
Design loadHS 20
Structure length138 ft (42.1 m)
Longest span54 ft (16.5 m)
Deck width47 ft (14.3 m)
Roadway width44 ft (13.4 m)
Vertical clearance over deckUnrestricted

Traffic and service

Average daily traffic7,666 (2024)
Projected traffic9,966 by 2044
Trucks11%
Lanes on structure2
Traffic directionTwo-way traffic
CarriesHighway
CrossesOther
Detour if closed6.8 mi (11 km)
TollOn a free road
National Highway SystemNo

Ownership and planned work

OwnerCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Maintained byCity or Municipal Highway Agency
Historic statusHistorical significance not determinable at this time
Work proposedNone recorded
Estimated improvement cost—
NavigationNot applicable (no waterway)

Frequently asked questions

When was 13th ST S over Abandoned RR built?

It was built in 1972, making it 53 years old in 2025.

What condition is 13th ST S over Abandoned RR in?

The National Bridge Inventory rates it in fair condition. The lowest-rated primary component is rated 5 or 6. Minor deterioration is present but the structure is sound. The last reported inspection was in November 2023.

How much traffic does 13th ST S over Abandoned RR carry?

About 7,666 vehicles per day (2024 count), of which roughly 11% are trucks.

How long is 13th ST S over Abandoned RR?

The structure is 138 ft (42.1 m) long with a longest span of 54 ft (16.5 m) and a deck 47 ft wide.

Who owns 13th ST S over Abandoned RR?

It is owned by the City or Municipal Highway Agency.